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Punjab teen detained as spying allegations spark shock, concern

Punjab teen detained as spying allegations spark shock, concern

Punjab teen detained as spying allegations spark shock, concern His arrest has alarmed security agencies, fearing ISI efforts to manipulate and recruit vulnerable children into dangerous espionage networks. In a deeply alarming development, a 15-year-old boy was detained by police in Pathankot, Punjab, for allegedly engaging in espionage and sharing sensitive information with handlers based […]

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Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed

Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed

Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed Court grants bail to Gulfisha Fatima and others, offering brief relief after long legal struggle for families involved The Supreme Court on Monday, January 5, delivered a closely watched verdict in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case, refusing to grant bail to activists Umar

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How the US claims it captured Maduro dramatically

How the US claims it captured Maduro dramatically

How the US claims it captured Maduro dramatically For months, the shadows around Venezuela’s powerful presidency had grown longer and quieter. While President Nicolás Maduro appeared in public with his usual confidence—smiling, waving, delivering fiery speeches—an unseen web of surveillance was slowly tightening around him. According to senior US military and intelligence officials, American spies

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Sewage-tainted water claims lives in India’s “cleanest” city

Sewage-tainted water claims lives in India’s “cleanest” city

Sewage-tainted water claims lives in India’s “cleanest” city Public toilet over pipeline blamed as sewage contaminates Indore water, sending hundreds to hospitals Sewage-contaminated drinking water has been blamed for a deadly health crisis in Indore, a city repeatedly celebrated as India’s “cleanest,” exposing a stark gap between civic rankings and basic public safety. At least

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Delhi fog cancels 150 flights, delays dampen New Year travel

Delhi fog cancels 150 flights, delays dampen New Year travel

Delhi fog cancels 150 flights, delays dampen New Year travel As dense fog disrupts Delhi flights, airlines urge passengers to check updates and plan travel with patience. Dense fog shrouded Delhi on the final day of 2025, throwing New Year travel plans into disarray as flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely

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Gig workers warn small mistakes risk lives, strike tonight

Gig workers warn small mistakes risk lives, strike tonight

Gig workers warn small mistakes risk lives, strike tonight As the new year begins, spare a thought for gig workers risking lives, racing against time to deliver last-minute orders. As Indians prepare to ring in the New Year on December 31, stocking up on snacks, drinks, and party essentials at the last minute, a quiet

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Supreme Court urged to classify Tripura death as hate crime

Supreme Court urged to classify Tripura death as hate crime

Supreme Court urged to classify Tripura death as hate crime Following the tragic death of a 24-year-old student in Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking urgent measures to address racial discrimination and The student, who had been targeted due to his north-eastern appearance, lost his life after

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Twenty states warn Trump’s H-1B fee hurts schools, hospitals

Twenty states warn Trump’s H-1B fee hurts schools, hospitals

Twenty states warn Trump’s H-1B fee hurts schools, hospitals H-1B visas help US employers hire highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that support innovation, growth, and essential services More than 20 US states have moved to block the Trump administration’s newly imposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the policy threatens to cripple

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Bangladesh High Commission halts visas amid rising security concerns

Bangladesh High Commission halts visas amid rising security concerns

Bangladesh High Commission halts visas amid rising security concerns Tensions flared as protesters shouted slogans outside Bangladesh mission in Delhi, prompting sharp diplomatic exchanges between India and Bangladesh The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended visa services, citing a “prevailing security situation,” marking a new low point in already strained ties between India

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Oil prices rise as Venezuela, Russia supply fears grow

Oil prices rise as Venezuela, Russia supply fears grow

Oil prices rise as Venezuela, Russia supply fears grow Oil prices finished higher on Monday as fresh geopolitical flashpoints revived fears of supply disruptions from two politically sensitive producers: Venezuela and Russia. What had been a relatively calm market was jolted by maritime incidents and military strikes that reminded traders how quickly energy flows can

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